不恥下問 bù chǐ xià wèn

DEFINITIONS

  1. not feel ashamed to ask and learn from one's subordinates

CHARACTERS

不 bù
HSK 1
no, not; un-; negative prefix
恥 chǐ shame, humiliation; ashamed
下 xià
HSK 1
under, underneath, below; down; inferior; bring down
問 wèn ask (about), inquire after